Writing

**An informal Monday evening discussion about what's actually happening right now.** We meet to talk about what's current and topical - politics, society, pop culture, or whatever's on our minds that week. Topics are chosen fresh each time based on what's relevant, provocative, or just plain interesting in the moment. This is a conversation, not a lecture. No prepared speeches, no academic jargon! **Practical details:** * Language: English * Format: Informal discussion and conversation * Topics: Chosen each session based on current events and collective interest **Community contribution:** To help cover Meetup and event costs, we ask for a €5 annual contribution to Gelato au Citron. Come ready to think, talk, and make sense of the absurd 😵‍💫

***[[nouveau lien pour s'inscrire à l'événement](https://luma.com/labelia-meetup-2-ia-de-confiance-et-causalite)]*** datacraft poursuit la relance des Meetups Labelia avec une deuxième rencontre dédiée à l'**intelligence artificielle explicable (XAI).** Pour cette édition, Rémi Kazmierczak, docteur en IA de l'Institut Polytechnique de Paris, présentera les avancées récentes de ses travaux en **intelligence artificielle explicable (XAI)**, en particulier dans le domaine de la **vision par ordinateur**. Ses recherches portent notamment sur l’évaluation et l’amélioration de la **fiabilité des explications produites par les modèles d’apprentissage profond.** Il introduira un cadre d’évaluation centré sur l’humain, nommé PASTA, qui propose de mesurer dans quelle mesure les explications générées par les systèmes d’IA correspondent réellement à la perception et au raisonnement humains. Cette approche met en évidence un enjeu clé de la XAI : une explication n’est utile que si elle est à la fois compréhensible par l’utilisateur et fidèle au modèle dont on veut expliquer l'inférence. En parallèle, il explorera les limites des approches actuelles basées sur des modèles de concepts issus de CLIP (Contrastive Language-Image Pretraining : modèle entraîné à associer images et descriptions textuelles, permettant ainsi de relier des concepts visuels à des mots ou des phrases.) Ses travaux mettent en évidence des phénomènes tels que les « hallucinations de concepts » (le modèle attribue à une image des éléments qui n’y sont pas réellement présents) et les difficultés de localisation précise des régions pertinentes dans l’image. Ces limites posent des questions sur la robustesse et la fiabilité des méthodes actuelles d’explicabilité. Cette présentation offrira ainsi un éclairage sur les enjeux actuels de l’IA explicable et sur les pistes méthodologiques pour **concevoir des systèmes plus transparents, plus interprétables et dignes de confiance**. Comme lors du premier meetup, cette soirée sera aussi un moment de **travail collectif autour du label Labelia**. Au programme : – **Intervention de Dr Kazmierczak** – **Temps d’échange collectif** autour de l’évolution du référentiel Labelia – **Session de brainstorming et constitution de groupes de travail** pour réfléchir ensemble à l’intégration des nouveaux enjeux liés à **l’IA générative et à l’IA agentique** dans le référentiel, afin de maintenir Labelia à la pointe des pratiques et des technologies Ce meetup est ouvert à toutes les personnes souhaitant **contribuer activement à l’évolution d’un référentiel open source dédié à une IA responsable, fiable et auditable**. Rejoignez-nous pour échanger, partager vos idées et participer à la construction des prochaines étapes du label. ***[[nouveau lien pour s'inscrire à l'événement](https://luma.com/labelia-meetup-2-ia-de-confiance-et-causalite)]***

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The MeltingSpot Team**

* Zwischen 10 und 30 internationale Teilnehmer \* Wir treffen uns, um kulturellen Austausch zu fördern und Fremdsprachen zu üben. Heute Abend stehen Französisch oder Deutsch im Mittelpunkt! Um eine freundliche und intime Atmosphäre zu gewährleisten, ist die Anzahl der Teilnehmer begrenzt. Die Veranstaltungsadresse wird nur mit Personen geteilt, die eine gültige Jahresmitgliedskarte besitzen. Durch den Beitritt zu unserer Vereinigung erhalten Sie außerdem einen kleinen Trick, um die Teilnehmerzahl zu überprüfen. Die Mitgliedskarte bietet eine besondere Funktion: Wählen Sie eine Aufklebernummer, um nach Gesprächen mit anderen Gruppenmitgliedern einen kostenlosen Shot an der Bar zu erhalten. **Kartenkosten**: 5€ (hier erhältlich). \*\* Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux \*\* Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères. Ce soir, place au français ou à l'allemand ! Pour une ambiance conviviale et intimiste, le nombre de participants est limité. L'adresse de l'événement sera communiquée uniquement aux personnes possédant une carte de membre annuelle valide. En adhérant à notre association, vous recevrez également une petite astuce pour vérifier le nombre de participants. La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette pour recevoir un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe. **Prix du billet** : 5 € (disponible ici). ⬇️ : [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

🦋Qui étiez-vous il y a 5 ans ? Et aujourd’hui… êtes-vous la même personne ? La vie nous transforme: un déménagement, une rencontre, un nouvel emploi, une épreuve... En regardant de vieilles photos, on réalise parfois à quel point notre vie et nous-mêmes avons changé. 🎭 Ce soir, nous explorerons ces moments où une ancienne version de nous-mêmes laisse place à une nouvelle, à travers le thème **« Nouvelles identités »**. 📅 Rejoignez-nous ce lundi 27 avril pour réfléchir à ce que nous devenons et accueillir toutes les versions de nous-mêmes que la vie nous permet d’explorer. 👉 Débutants bienvenus ! 📍 Merci de vous inscrire.

* Zwischen 10 und 30 internationale Teilnehmer \* Wir treffen uns, um kulturellen Austausch zu fördern und Fremdsprachen zu üben. Heute Abend stehen Französisch oder Deutsch im Mittelpunkt! Um eine freundliche und intime Atmosphäre zu gewährleisten, ist die Anzahl der Teilnehmer begrenzt. Die Veranstaltungsadresse wird nur mit Personen geteilt, die eine gültige Jahresmitgliedskarte besitzen. Durch den Beitritt zu unserer Vereinigung erhalten Sie außerdem einen kleinen Trick, um die Teilnehmerzahl zu überprüfen. Die Mitgliedskarte bietet eine besondere Funktion: Wählen Sie eine Aufklebernummer, um nach Gesprächen mit anderen Gruppenmitgliedern einen kostenlosen Shot an der Bar zu erhalten. **Kartenkosten**: 5€ (hier erhältlich). ⬇️ https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html * Between 10 and 30 international participants \* We gather to promote cultural exchanges and practice foreign languages. Tonight, it’s all about French or German! For a friendly and intimate atmosphere, the number of participants is limited. The event address will only be shared with those who have a valid annual membership card. By joining our association, you’ll also receive a little tip to check the number of participants. The membership card comes with a perk: choose a sticker number to get a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. Ticket price: €5 (available here). ⬇️ https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html

Bonjour\* ! \* Envie de déguster un apéritif gastronomique tout en pratiquant la langue de Molière à Paris ? Rejoignez notre apéritif gastronomique dédié à la langue française pour les locaux et les internationaux qui souhaitent aider ou améliorer leurs compétences en français. Nous avons trouvé un lieu confortable avec une petite mezzanine, et notre communauté s'agrandit ! À votre arrivée, présentez votre pass. Concept Venez seul ou entre amis, et rejoignez-nous pour discuter, partager un verre ou savourer un plat gastronomique ! Arrivez à l'heure qui vous convient, mais mieux vaut venir tôt pour profiter des conversations et rencontrer plus de monde ! À votre arrivée, demandez à l'organisateur un autocollant numéroté. Trouvez la personne qui porte le même numéro et gagnez un shot gratuit ou une petite dégustation de cocktail pour briser la glace avec les autres participants ! **Infos pratiques :** Horaires : de 19 h à 22 h. Gratuit avec le pass Socializus, qui nous aide à compter les participants. Option VIP : soutenez l'association, devenez VIP ! [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025) WhatsApp pour un rappel le jour même. N'oubliez pas d'activer « Tout voir » : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51) Comment participer : Vérifiez l'adresse exacte avec l'application gratuite et obtenez un pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) Aidez-nous à couvrir les frais et soutenez l'association avec une carte de membre annuelle : **Restez connecté :** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GYgNbDXz0L91xi7qKTyY51) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) Deviens Orga :[[https://chat.whatsapp.co](https://chat.whatsapp.co/) m/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm]([https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm)) et reçoit une boisson gratuite C'est 100 % gratuit, car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif qui vise à créer des rencontres conviviales et inclusives. ✦✦ Des changements de dernière minute peuvent survenir, mais tout est mis à jour via l'application avec le pass gratuit. Afin de mieux gérer la fréquentation, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscrivez-vous uniquement si vous êtes sûr de pouvoir venir, nous comptons sur vous ! Venez pratiquer le français, aider des étrangers à l'apprendre ou simplement profiter d'une soirée gastronomique dans une ambiance conviviale !

✍️ Atelier d’écriture – initiation Envie d’écrire sans pression, de tester, d’explorer ? Cet atelier est ouvert à toutes et tous, débutant·es bienvenu·es. 🖊️ Au programme : des propositions d’écriture autour d’un thème (dévoilé sur place), des temps pour écrire, et pour partager si vous le souhaitez. 📌 Infos pratiques : – Entrée libre – Sur inscription (places limitées) – Consommation au salon de thé demandée – Pensez à venir avec votre matériel pour écrire Un moment simple pour se lancer, essayer, et peut-être se surprendre.

Write a memorable catchy Song — Pro Songwriting Workshop (4 Hours) This is a focused, small-group songwriting session designed for people who are serious about improving their craft — whether you’re just starting or already creating your own music. I’m a professional artist and songwriter with chart and radio experience, and I’ve collaborated with writers behind million-selling records and number-one singles in the US. I want to bring the experience of being in the writing room to this space. I will take you through each element:The sharing of ideas, striving to find what’s best for a song, and seeing an idea through from concept to completion. This is not a lecture or casual meet-up — it’s a hands-on creative session where you’ll actively write and develop, your own material. What you’ll learn: * How to write a killer chorus * The three elements that make up a commercial song * How to develop a strong lyric * The art of collaboration * You’ll Receive direct, constructive feedback in a focused, supportive environment. Who it’s for: This workshop is designed for people who are serious about developing their songwriting — even if you’re at an early stage or more experienced. What to bring: If you play an instrument, bring it along. Also if you have struggled with finishing an idea or are stuck, bring that to the space. Format: * Limited to 6 participants to keep the session focused and high-quality * 4-hour in-person session (private apartment setting in central Paris) * Respectful, creative, and committed atmosphere Price: Introductory rate: €80 Standard pricing will be higher for future sessions. Important: * Payment required in advance via PayPal to confirm your place * Exact address shared after booking * Limited spots available If you want to make real progress in a short space of time this is for you.

## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***

Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!*** [Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)

Lyric writing weekly group practice. A few object writing rounds to start, get our reps in — a favorite from the canon, Write Better Lyrics by P. Pattinson.* Followed by other exercises. I adapt the program depending on who shows up. *Object writing : a noun picked through a random word generator, a 10 min timer to delve into our sensory imagination and free-flow with this prompt. We then take turn sharing.

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, six copies, printed out and no longer than seven pages, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 6, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. If you have nothing to read but would like to come and listen, you are most welcome too. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

Paris Lit Up open mic (PLU) Every Thursday in English (other languages too – when in Rome, speak French) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing or otherwise express yourself, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! In any language. Or no language at all. No limits, just respect. Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp Not in Paris? Join us online at "PLU Live on Zoom"! Every Wednesday from 9pm CET. Just like an open mic, but we chat a bit too. Always the same link, hosts rotate: http://tiny.cc/PLUopenmic

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg